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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows district labels and candidate names including R FARR in the First District and P O Malley in the Fourth District with partial party or district marks. Reading is unclear for the Second and Third Districts but suggests a slate of local legislative contenders.
The piece promotes Tomas D. Davies as a steadfast, incorruptible candidate for county treasurer. It urges voters to remember Davies on election day and extols his integrity and suitability for the role.
The article argues against free coal trade and asserts tariffs shield American miners from Nova Scotia competition. It cites costs at the New River mines, compares Boston coal prices, and praises protection while criticizing free trade as Britain’s tool for dominance. It also discusses British policy and remarks on political figures and campaigns.
The speaker says a 40 cent duty can not deter Nova Scotia coal from entering New England and criticizes a 15 cent duty on slack without definition. He notes two thirds of Nova Scotia coal is bagged and argues even the Wilson tariff hurts American coal diggers. Voters will recall these points and a Democratic sugar tax next month.
A personal letter from George H. Harris of the Philadelphia Inquirer lauds the Scranton Tribune and Becranton Tribune line for improved appearance and presumed strong circulation prospects. Other exchanges compliment the Tribune on its enlarged paper and new Tec typesetting, noting substantial business strides and quality.
The Scranton Tribune gains praise from Lancaster Examiner and Buffalo News for its extended plant, new Mergenthaler linotype machines, and improved type setting. Observers call it a leading Pennsylvania journal with wide influence and strong advocacy for public good.
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